Tag: Asparagus
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Signs of Spring: South Jersey Asparagus
It’s time. Farm markets are rolling out the first Jersey asparagus, signaling the beginning of the spring farm season. I couldn’t wait to shop. I already had plans. When I made whole wheat fettucine a few weeks ago, I was already imagining how it would taste with fresh asparagus, so I froze half of the…
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Taste of Spring
As I prepared for Easter this year, I began searching for a light recipe for our pasta course for dinner. I found this Cooking Light recipe, Pasta With Asparagus, Pancetta and Pine Nuts. It seemed like the perfect choice. I tested the recipe last Sunday for dinner, substituting cooked and crumbled turkey bacon for the…
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Bringing Out the Flavor
Vegetables are integral to a healthy diet, but cooks often try to enhance their flavor by coating them with butter, melted cheese, or even too much olive oil. My husband often reminisces about the asparagus frittatas his mother and grandmother used to make in the summer. However, when I tried to replicate this dish, mine…
La Dolce Vita: Our Heart-Healthy Culinary Journey 